The ambitious punk rocker Max and the eco-activist Inge cannot stand each other, ever since Max publicly exposed her by singing the offensive song "When Inge is Dancing" in front of the whole school. But for Max and his classmates Fabio, Joscha and Lukas this song in particular has become a real hit at school as well as in the regional music scene: Their band called Systemfehler is on the verge of a breakthrough. But just before the important gig, which could get them a record deal, guitarist Josha is injured and can't play. Inge happens to be an excellent guitarist, and the only person who can fill in at such short notice. But when Max asks for her help, she imposes one non-negotiable condition: If she decides to play with the band, they will not perform the song "Wenn Inge tanzt".
Acting
Paula Kalenberg's guitar skills are genuinely impressive.
Sound
Catchy original songs that walk the satire-sincerity tightrope.
Costume
Authentic mid-2010s German punk aesthetic, safety pins and all.
Director
Wolfgang Groos
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This film captures the real 2010s German 'Jugendfilm' wave, where regional teen stories finally got national distribution outside major cities.
The band Systemfehler released actual music and played real shows during promotion—Tim Oliver Schultz learned bass for the role despite being a trained actor, not musician.
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